Walnut Molasses Bars
By: Andie Mitchell
Published: Thursday, December 31, 2009 - 2:59am

Ingredients




1/4 cup butter
3 cups flour
1/4 cup lard
1/2 tablespoon ginger
1/4 cup boiling water
 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
Chopped walnuts

Preparation

1 Pour water over butter and lard, then stir in the sugar, and molasses. In a separate bowl, whisk soda, flour, salt, and spices. Add to the wet ingredients. Stir to combine. Chill thoroughly, then roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick, cut in strips 3 1/2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. Sprinkle with walnuts and bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.